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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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