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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

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