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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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