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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Minnesota to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

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