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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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