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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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