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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Utah State University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high attrition?

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