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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bhutan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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