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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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