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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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