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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in digital education technology enable people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions have to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

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