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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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