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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

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