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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like University of Pittsburgh to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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