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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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