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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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