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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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