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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Mt. San Jacinto College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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