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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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