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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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