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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are enabling learners all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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