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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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