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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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