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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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