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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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