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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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