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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johns Hopkins University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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