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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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