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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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