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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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