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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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