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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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