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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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