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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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