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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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