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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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