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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Papua New Guinea to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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