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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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