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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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