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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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