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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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