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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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