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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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