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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pennsylvania State University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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