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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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