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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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