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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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