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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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