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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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