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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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