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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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