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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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