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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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