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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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