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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

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