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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online education have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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