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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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