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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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