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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Arizona State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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