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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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