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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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