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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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