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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Wesleyan University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

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