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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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