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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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