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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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