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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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