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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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