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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

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