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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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