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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in elearning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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