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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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