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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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