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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like CaltechX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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