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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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