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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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