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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New improvements in online learning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Renton Technical College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

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