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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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