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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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