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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning are enabling learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

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