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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in e-learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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