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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bermuda to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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