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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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