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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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