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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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