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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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