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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

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