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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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