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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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