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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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