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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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