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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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