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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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