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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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