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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

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