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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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