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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mongolia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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