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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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