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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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