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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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