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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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