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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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