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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The Pennsylvania State University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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