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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like The University of Chicago to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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