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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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