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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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