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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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