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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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