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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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