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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online education have empowered students all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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