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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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