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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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