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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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