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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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