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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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