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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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