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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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