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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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