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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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