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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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