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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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