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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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