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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner attrition?

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