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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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