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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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