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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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