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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in electronic education technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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