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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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