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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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