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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

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