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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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