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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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