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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

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