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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in electronic educational technology enable students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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