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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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