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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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