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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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