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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in distance learning are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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