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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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