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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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