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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

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