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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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