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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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