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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic educational technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Utah Valley University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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