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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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