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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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