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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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