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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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