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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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