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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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