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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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