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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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