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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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