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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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