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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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