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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Wisconsin – Madison to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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