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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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