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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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