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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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