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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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