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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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