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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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