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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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