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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

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