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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

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