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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Korea, South to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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