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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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