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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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