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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

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