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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of North Carolina to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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