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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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