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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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