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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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