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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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