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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Austria to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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