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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

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