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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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