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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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