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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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