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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. New changes in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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