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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

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