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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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