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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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