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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

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