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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning technology enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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