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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology enable people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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