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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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