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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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