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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

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