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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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