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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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