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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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