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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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