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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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