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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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