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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are enabling students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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