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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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