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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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