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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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