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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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