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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Central Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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