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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uganda to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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