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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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