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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Philippines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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