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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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