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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

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