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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in e-learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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