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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have enabled people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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