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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Liechtenstein to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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