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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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