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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

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