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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

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