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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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