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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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