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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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