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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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