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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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