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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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