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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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