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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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