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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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