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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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