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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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