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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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