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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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