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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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