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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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