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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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