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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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