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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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