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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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