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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high attrition?

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