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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

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