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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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