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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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