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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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