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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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