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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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