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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bellevue University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

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