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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like North Seattle Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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