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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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