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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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