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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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