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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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