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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canvas Network to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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