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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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