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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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