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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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