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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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