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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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