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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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