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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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