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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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