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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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