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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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