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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chad to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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