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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Uganda to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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