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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

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