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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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