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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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