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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Moldova to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

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