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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in online education make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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