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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online education are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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