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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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