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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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