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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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