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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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