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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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