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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like American Samoa to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

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