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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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