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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in electronic education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Peninsula College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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