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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high attrition?

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