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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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