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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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