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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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