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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have empowered humans all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

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