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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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