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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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