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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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