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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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