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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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