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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

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