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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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