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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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