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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

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