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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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