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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of California, Irvine to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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