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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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