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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

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