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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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