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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in electronic education technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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