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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Houston System to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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