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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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