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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in learning technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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