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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOCs? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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