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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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