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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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