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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like French Polynesia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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