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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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