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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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