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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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