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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

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