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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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