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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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