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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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