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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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