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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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