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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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