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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have empowered students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Spain to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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