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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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