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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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