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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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