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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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