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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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