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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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