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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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