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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Canvas Network to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

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