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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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