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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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