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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online education are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

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