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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

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