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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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