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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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