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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in e-learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business models are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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