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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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