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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology enable people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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