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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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