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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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