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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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