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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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