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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

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