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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Martin to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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