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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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