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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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