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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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