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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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