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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by institutions like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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