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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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