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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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