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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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