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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 massive open online courses. Modern advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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