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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

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