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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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