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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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