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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

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