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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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