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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online education technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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