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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Santa Cruz to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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