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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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