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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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