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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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