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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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