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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Georgia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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