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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Venezuela to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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