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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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