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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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