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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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