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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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