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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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