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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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