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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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