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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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