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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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