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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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