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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

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