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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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