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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in online education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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