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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in online learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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