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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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