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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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