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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Albania to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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