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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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