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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning enable humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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