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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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