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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning enable students all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Nicaragua to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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