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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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