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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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