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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

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