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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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