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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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