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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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