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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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