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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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