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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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