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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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