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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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