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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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