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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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