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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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