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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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