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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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