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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgetown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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