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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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