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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

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