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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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