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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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