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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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