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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

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