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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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