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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Belarus to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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