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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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