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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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