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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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