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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning are empowering learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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