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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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