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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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