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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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