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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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