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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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