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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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