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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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