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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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