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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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