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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology have empowered students all around the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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