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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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