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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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