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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like The Ohio State University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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