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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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