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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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