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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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