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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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