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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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