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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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