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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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