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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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