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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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