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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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