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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Reunion to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

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