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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

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