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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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