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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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