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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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