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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology enable students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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