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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

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