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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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