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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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