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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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