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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online education are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Seattle Central Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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