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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

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