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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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