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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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