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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

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