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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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