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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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