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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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