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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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