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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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