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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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