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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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