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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are making it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eritrea to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

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