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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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