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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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