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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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