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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Gibraltar to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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