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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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