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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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