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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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