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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Myanmar (Burma) to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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