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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning make it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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