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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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