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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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