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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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