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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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