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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning enable learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

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