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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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