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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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