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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in elearning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Maryland, College Park to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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