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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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