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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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