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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Czech Republic to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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