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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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