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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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