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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in digital education technology have enabled people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like El Salvador to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

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