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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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