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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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