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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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