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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

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