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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

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