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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Niger to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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