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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in online education have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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