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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Romania to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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