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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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