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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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