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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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