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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. 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. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Italy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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