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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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