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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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