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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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