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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ohio State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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