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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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