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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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