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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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