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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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