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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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