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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in digital education technology enable students all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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