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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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