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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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