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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are enabling humans all over the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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