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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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