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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brazil to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

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