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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Midway Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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