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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in elearning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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