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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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