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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

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