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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education technology have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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