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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in e-learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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