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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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