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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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