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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning enable students all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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