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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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