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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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