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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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